Archives for July 1, 2008

‘The soon-to-be 34-year-old has spent nine seasons in the NHL posting a 191-148-43 record over 397 games with Pittsburgh, Ottawa, St. Louis and Chicago. In 41 career playoff games, all with Ottawa, Lalime went 21-20 record while sporting a very respectable 1.77 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.’

‘We are only in the first few days of summer and free agency has just begun. General manager Darcy Regier has some work to do and some moves to make. Even now Sabres fans should definitely be excited about the team this upcoming season as there is plenty of young talent on the current roster that will try to rebound from a disappointing campaign in 2007-08.’

‘Miller, 27, would likely command a lucrative long-term deal. Henrik Lundqvist, about two years younger than Miller and comparable in past performance, signed a six-year, $41.25 million contract extension with the Rangers in the winter.’

‘In nine NHL seasons, Lalime, who will turn 34 on July 7, has played in 397 contests with Pittsburgh, Ottawa, St. Louis and Chicago. He has posted a 191-148-32-11 record with 35 shutouts and a 2.53 GAA.’

‘Pittsburgh’s sixth-round pick in the 1993 draft, Lalime is most noted for being a four-year starter with Ottawa earlier this decade. The Sabres were intent on landing a veteran backup in free agency after electing not to re-sign Jocelyn Thibault.’

‘“I’m pretty speechless that I have a four-year deal in the National Hockey League,” Gaustad said by phone from Oregon. “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to be back in Buffalo. It’s just a great place to play. I really do think we have a chance to win, and that’s a big factor for me.”’